Early voting begins Thursday ahead of Nov. 6 election

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Those who want to get a jump on the November election need not wait. Early voting in Illinois begins Thursday across the state. But voters will have to visit their county clerk’s office

Two injured in Washington County crash

WASHINGTON COUNTY, IL. (WJPF) – Two people have been injured in a two semi crash on Interstate 64 in Washington County. It happened around 6:40 A.M. Wednesday in the eastbound lanes. State Police say that 51-year-old Kevin

Illinois political parties embrace anti-abuse panel’s report

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Leaders of the state’s major political parties are embracing a report’s recommendations to end sexual harassment in Illinois government. The Illinois Anti-Harassment, Equality and Access Panel issued the report yesterday. It suggests that